Historic pubs · South East England
The Tumble Down Dick Pub
In or near Pirbright.
The Tumble Down Dick Pub in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) · 0.4 km
About
The Tumble Down Dick Pub is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tumble Down Dick Pub is located in Rushmoor, Hampshire, South-East England. Established in 1674, it is a historic public house with a long-standing presence in the area. The pub is situated near the Basingstoke Canal, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Owned by McDonald's, it serves as a local establishment for refreshments in a scenic setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2932, -0.7534
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 7JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
- Established
- 1674
- Nearest railway station
- Farnborough (Main) — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7770705 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Tumbledown Dick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Tumble Down Dick Pub?
- The Tumble Down Dick Pub is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 7JT), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- What is The Tumble Down Dick Pub?
- The Tumble Down Dick Pub in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Tumble Down Dick Pub?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GU14 7JT.
- When was The Tumble Down Dick Pub built?
- Built or established in 1674.
- Who owns The Tumble Down Dick Pub?
- The Tumble Down Dick Pub is owned by McDonald's.
- Is The Tumble Down Dick Pub a protected site?
- Yes — The Tumble Down Dick Pub is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Tumble Down Dick Pub?
- The nearest railway station is Farnborough (Main), about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 7JT.